Concelho (Municipality) in Coimbra, Silver Coast & Serra da Estrela · Coimbra, Silver Coast & Serra da Estrela
Coimbra, Aveiro & Nazaré (Coimbra, Silver Coast & Serra da Estrela) Travel Guide 2026
Coimbra, Aveiro & Nazaré is a concelho (municipality) in Coimbra, Silver Coast & Serra da Estrela (Coimbra, Silver Coast & Serra da Estrela), Portugal, with a population of 450,000 and regional transit links via Coimbra, Aveiro & Nazaré Central Station and Coimbra-B Alfa Pendular Station & Aveiro CP Station.
Province / StateCoimbra, Silver Coast & Serra da Estrela
Population450,000
Rail HubCoimbra, Aveiro & Nazaré Central Station
Airport GatewayCoimbra-B Alfa Pendular Station & Aveiro CP Station
Highlights & What to See in Coimbra, Aveiro & Nazaré
- University of Coimbra & Biblioteca Joanina — 1717 Baroque gilt-wood library housing 60,000 leather-bound volumes protected at night by a resident colony of tiny bats (€13.50 timed ticket).
- Sé Velha (Old Cathedral of Coimbra) & Coimbra Fado — Fortress-like 1162 Romanesque cathedral and traditional male student Fado serenades.
- Aveiro Canals, Moliceiro Boats & Costa Nova Striped Houses — 25 minutes north by train to painted seaweed-harvesting boats and candy-striped beach cottages.
- Nazaré Promontory (Sítio) & Praia do Norte — Fort of São Miguel Arcanjo overlooking the underwater Nazaré Canyon where winter swells reach 20–30 meters.
- Batalha Monastery & Alcobaça Abbey — Twin UNESCO Gothic masterpieces of the Portuguese crown.
- Conimbriga Roman Ruins & Buçaco Palace Forest — Intricate Roman mosaics 16 km south of Coimbra.
Transit & Getting There
Connect to Coimbra, Aveiro & Nazaré via Coimbra, Aveiro & Nazaré Central Station (Comboios de Portugal (CP) Alfa Pendular & Intercidades) and local transit using Lisbon Navegante / Viva Viagem & Porto Andante.